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Maschine MK2 Demo Rotterdam – 29 en 30 September
For all Maschine users and anyone who’s interested in the new Native Instruments Maschine MKII, there is an axclusive demonstration this weekend in Rotterdam. The text continues in Dutch below.
Ultrasone Introduces Signature DJ Headphones
We all know the high-end HIFI and studio monitoring headphones by Ultrasone. Now, the manufacturer of high quality headphones has developed high-end DJ headphones. With their own experience and knowledge they drew on the experiences of DJs from all over the world in the development of these luxurious Signature DJ headphones.
Brainworx adds jazz amps to bx_rockrack guitar amp plug-in
All-new American pro audio plug-in company Plugin Alliance is proud to announce availability of bx_rockrack PRO, a major update (V1.1) to the trailblazing bx_rockrack guitar plug-in par excellence recently released to critical acclaim by Plugin Alliance founder member Dirk Ulrich’s renowned German M/S mastering tools and audio plug-ins company Brainworx.
Reloop INP-2 Flash Black In-Ears Released
Reloop IN-2 Flash Black is the name of the In Ear headphones solution for private and professional applications. These headphones are equally appropriate for use as stage or studio monitors while performing perfectly for mobile media players such as smart phones or MP3 players. Thanks to the especially isolated ear plugs with strong 10 mm drivers ambient noise is shout out while a powerful and brilliant sound unfolds in your ears. The included silicon buds in 2 different sizes guarantee high wearing comfort for an intense listening experience even for longer periods. As already known from Reloop’s RHP headphones series the INP-2 comes in a Flash Black colour variant.
Virsyn Harmony Voice for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch released
Virsyn have released another cool app which will transform your voice into a choir with up to four voices! Harmony Voice is a pitch shifter and harmonizer with professional features including automatic tuning correction.
IK Multimedia Total Studio 3 and Total Workstation XL Now Available
IK’s instruments and effects software line gets a new make over: new bundles, lowered prices across the board and a facelift on the product boxes! Get unbelievable price reductions of up to 70% on must-have studio tools such as AmpliTube®, T-RackS®, SampleTank®, as well as the entire range of IK software products for Mac/PC.
Pioneer CDJ-2000nexus Laidback Luke performance
Man, what a fuss these past weeks since Pioneer revealed the CDJ-2000nexus to the public. A fantastic upgrade form the first version. However one feature shook the DJ scene, and created two opposing sides. The younger DJ’s welcomed the new ‘SYNC’ feature. The slightly older DJ’s were appalled by this feature. “Now anyone can pose as a DJ! Just hit the sync button!” Without taking any side on this matter, the discussion went on for days, weeks. If you want to read more about it, just Google it and you will find lots and lots of editorial thoughts on the ‘Sync fucntion discussion’. Or, … you could watch Laidback Luke doing a performance ont he Nexus!
Serato Updates Now Available
News from Serato. They have just released three updates for their software products. You can now download updates for Serato Itch, Serato Scratch Live and Serato Video.
Camel Audio Alchemy v1.5 Update available now
Camel Audio is proud to announce Alchemy v1.5 a major update to their popular sample manipulation synthesizer. Alchemy v1.5 is designed to keep inspiration flowing with a fully-featured preset browser, over 1000 presets, faster loading times, improved remote control from the Alchemy iOS app, and many more enhancements. To celebrate the release, Camel Audio is offering 20% off Alchemy till 15th October and even better value bundles.
Celemony Melodyne Cross-Genre Use
The award-winning software Melodyne is used across all genres as the latest videos of the Melodyne artist talk series show. With Kipper, Andy Sneap and Mr. Woo producers of pop, heavy metal and urban music all praise the sound, the usability and the creative possibilities of Melodyne.
AlchimieDJ Zinc – Sync Folder application
After months of development and refinement AlchimieDJ are pleased to announce the release of Alchimie Zinc™. Want to sync your media files with your favorite DJ program and save hours of time in the process? Then Alchimie Zinc™ is for you! Zync is a GUI based program to sync folders to crates/subcrates in Serato Scratch Live, Itch, and DJ Intro.
DAD Introduces AX32 audio AD/DA converter
Digital Audio Denmark introduced their new DAD AX32 pristine audio converter at IBC2012 for the world premiere, which features ultra flexible interface configuration and audio via IP Ethernet.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Many more Rack Extensions for Reason on the way
Propellerhead recently announced that hundreds of companies are developing instruments, effects and utilities for its new Rack Extension platform. The new technology, released in June this year as part of Reason 6.5, has been met with great enthusiasm from the developer community. The list of committed developers working on new devices for Reason grows by the day.